- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Etna, CA
Etna Union High
Federal NCES profile for Etna Union High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060015901474
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Etna Union High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Etna · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for California
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Etna Union High has class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Etna Union High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Etna, CA.
School address
District: Scott Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060015901474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Etna Union High grew from 180 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 060015901474 · Etna, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
185 enr · 14.2:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Scott Valley Junior High (153 students)
Etna Union High grew from 180 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Etna Union High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Etna Union High
185 students
- Scott Valley J
Scott Valley Junior High
153 students
- Etna Elementar
Etna Elementary
125 students
- Fort Jones Ele
Fort Jones Elementary
124 students
- Scott River Hi 17
Scott River High
17 students
What this shows Etna Union High reports 185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Etna Union High compares
Etna Union High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 34% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in California - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,481
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 132 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 13.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Etna Union High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Scott Valley Unified reports $19,481 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Etna Union High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Valley Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Etna Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Jones Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott River High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Etna Union High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Etna
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~185 students)
Frequently asked questions about Etna Union High
How many students attend Etna Union High?
Etna Union High has 185 students enrolled. It is a high school in Etna, CA. CCD year-over-year: 180 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Etna Union High?
The student-teacher ratio at Etna Union High is 14.2:1, which is 34% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Etna Union High?
44.4% of students at Etna Union High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Etna Union High?
The largest demographic group at Etna Union High is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Etna, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Etna Union High?
Etna Union High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Etna Union High rank among public schools in Etna?
By Resource Investment Index, Etna Union High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Etna, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Scott Valley Unified?
Besides Etna Union High, Scott Valley Unified also operates Scott Valley Junior High (153 students), Etna Elementary (125 students), and Fort Jones Elementary (124 students). See the Scott Valley Unified district page for the complete list.